St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

URN: 124764 • Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QG

Overview

Name
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
URN
124764
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Maria Kemble (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01284755141
Website
Visit
Address
Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QG

Summary

St Edmund's Catholic Primary School, located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 442 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is part of a federation with St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Edmund's Pre-school, providing a cohesive educational experience for approximately 600 children aged 3 to 11. The Executive Headteacher, Mrs. Maria Kemble, emphasizes a commitment to high-quality education rooted in the Catholic faith.

The school's mission statement, "Learning Together in God’s love by encouraging and supporting one another," reflects its ethos of fostering academic, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. St Edmund's prioritizes the individual development of each child, ensuring that their unique qualities are recognized and nurtured within a supportive community.

In addition to a strong academic curriculum, St Edmund's promotes a caring Christian environment, where families and staff collaborate to create a vibrant school community. The federation model allows for shared resources and expertise, enhancing the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at [St Edmund's and St Joseph's](https://www.stedmundsandstjosephs.com/).

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
442
Boys
220
Girls
222
FSM %
12.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 442 220 222 420 12.90
2024-09-11 442 217 225 420 14.00
2023-09-11 402 200 202 420 12.90
2022-09-11 402 200 202 420 12.90
2021-09-11 380 195 185 420 10.50
2020-09-11 393 207 186 420 8.40

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